If you need a PDF alternative for modern Fortran, look for Fortran 90/95 for Scientists and Engineers by Chapman—or the free resource Fortran 90 for Beginners (available via many university .edu domains). The Schaum's Outline of Programming with Fortran 77 is a masterpiece of technical pedagogy. If you can find a legitimate PDF through your library, grab it. If you find a used paperback for $7, buy it immediately.
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If you are a student in physics, engineering, or applied math, you have likely encountered a course that requires you to read or write Fortran 77. And if you’ve searched for a reliable textbook, you’ve probably stumbled upon the legendary Schaum's Outline of Programming with Fortran 77 .
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